Legal Opinion
Pratt v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.
District Court, D. Massachusetts
Decided June 28, 1999No. Civ.A. 97-11792-WGYPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
YOUNG, Chief Judge.
I. INTRODUCTION.
On December 14, 1995, the plaintiff in this action, Wayne L. Pratt (“Pratt”), suffered an injury while opening the doors on a railroad baggage car owned by the defendant, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (“Amtrak”). Pratt brought an action for personal injury against Amtrak pursuant to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (the “Act”), 45 U.S.C. §§ 51-60. After a full trial, the jury declined to hold Amtrak liable under the Act. This opinion deals with an ethical matter raised during trial. It in no way undercuts the jury’s verdict.
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